Community Safety Day Draws Large Crowd

OSWEGO – The free Community Safety Day, a hands-on safety event featuring Oswego Fire, Oswego Police Department, US Army, Oswego Health, The Red Cross, Youth Bureau, Move Along and several others, was held Saturday outside the Oswego Fire Department Headquarters.

Youngsters took part in demonstrations such as obstacle bike course, impaired driver tests and hands-on operation of a fire hose. They also learned about fire extinguisher use, emergency medical and rescue procedures, crime prevention strategies and more community resources information.

All the while the youngsters were having fun, they were also getting an education in safety.

“Our goal is to provide the community with safety tips through education, while having a little fun along the way,” said Oswego Fire Department Lt. Paul Conzone, an organizer of the event.

Griffin, left, and Grayson Pecora check out their new safety helmets.

Gary Toth of the Red Cross shares some safety information with visitors at his booth. In the background, Jennifer Losurdo provides folks with information on the Youth Bureau.

Crixus, OPD’s K9 member, smiles as he takes a break from mingling with the crowd.

The DWI obstacle course proved to be tricky for several “drivers”

OPD Officer Giovo helped provide safe child IDs for families.

A youngster takes a spin in a miniature sports car.

A youngster tries out a hand-peddle bicycle

Eric VanBuren smiles after experiencing the impact of a car crash at 50 mph in a NYSP simulator. The activity reinforced the message: buckle your seat belts.

Barlow’s Concessions provided free Sno-Cones.

Face painting was popular at Saturday’s event.

Brooke Trevett checks out the inside of one of the Army’s large trucks.

Tori Zerrahn, an AmeriCorps member, secures the blender as a youngster uses peddle power to make a healthy smoothie. ‘The Ultimate Smoothie’ promotes healthy eating and exercise in a unique way.

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